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http://jewelry.about.com/od/rhinestones/Rhinestones.htm Rhinestone is colorless artificial gem of paste or glass, often with facets that sparkle in imitation of a diamond. [After the http://www.answers.com/topic/rhine (translation of French caillou du Rhin : caillou, pebble + du, of the + Rhin, Rhine).] rhinestoned rhine'stoned' adj. WORD HISTORY Although rhinestones are inseparably associated with the costumes of country and western singers and Las Vegas dancers, the word originally had European associations. The Rhine in rhinestone is the Rhine River, and rhinestone is a translation into English of the French phrase caillou du Rhin. Originally a rhinestone was a kind of rock crystal that was found in or near the Rhine. Other types of rock crystal, such as Cornish diamond, were given similar fancy names. Because rhinestones could be made to imitate diamonds, the name rhinestone was applied to artificial gems made from paste, glass, or gem quartz and as a result often carries a connotation of showbiz glitz.
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Does Walmart sell rhinestones?
Yes Walmart does sell rhinestones they will be plastic try the crafts section
Did Taylor Swift glue the rhinestones on her guitar herself?
Taylor Swift glued all the rhinestones on her sparkly guitar all by herself.Awww Taylor. :">
Are rhinestones man made?
Yes, rhinestones are man-made. They are usually made from glass or acrylic and are manufactured to resemble natural gemstones like diamonds or other precious stones. Rhinestones are popular for adding sparkle and shine to jewelry, clothing, and accessories.
How do you get rhinstones on cloths?
To get rhinestones on clothes, apply small dots of a good fabric glue to the clothing. Larger rhinestones will need larger dots of glue. Using an applicator stick, press the rhinestones into the glue and leave the garment for at least 24 hours to dry.
What brand of rhinestones don't change the sound of your acoustic guitar?
all rhinestones when placed anywhere on the body of the guitar will cause it to lose some tone quality
What do you call an imitation gem made out of paste?
Rhinestones
Who adorned his piano with350 pounds of rhinestones?
Liberace
What can rhinestones be used for?
Rhinestones can be used for embellishing clothing, accessories, and jewelry. They can add sparkle and glamour to items such as costumes, bags, shoes, and phone cases. Rhinestones are also commonly used in crafting and DIY projects to add a decorative touch.
How can i attach rhinestones at knit fabric?
If the rhinestones have a fasten at the back you can run plain thread through and knot on the opposite side. If it does not have a fasten I suppose just fabric glue.
How can I effectively remove rhinestones from clothing?
To effectively remove rhinestones from clothing, you can use a pair of tweezers to carefully lift and remove each rhinestone individually. Be gentle to avoid damaging the fabric. Alternatively, you can use a flat iron to heat the rhinestones, which can make them easier to peel off. Be cautious not to overheat the fabric.
Who adorned his last piano with 350 pounds of rhinestones?
Liberace
What was the best known song by the Fabulous Rhinestones?
What a wonderful thing we have
